Sorry, I'm no car expert, but my husband just called and said that the car overheated.
I knew the brake pads probably needed replacing, but we've been very financially tight lately.
Could the car have overheated if the pads were worn out by any chance?
Or should I not worry as much?
Please help - serious answers only.
2007-04-27 14:10:52 · 8 answers · asked by mroof! 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Nope. You need to replace the coolant (flush the radiator first) if you drive an older car and haven't replaced it in a while. 30,000 miles is an appropriate interval for conventional coolant. Then you need to check the radiator hoses - make sure there are no leaks or cracks. If there are leaks or if they're old, they need to be replaced. Hopefully the overheating will stop after this.
Make sure you or the mechanic use the correct type of coolant. If your car uses Dex-Cool coolant, use Dex-Cool only. Do not mix Dex-Cool with conventional coolant, vice versa.
Replace the brake pads (and the rotors, if necessary). Cheap pads and rotors should last around 2 to 2.5 years with regular driving. The brake fluid should be replaced every 30,000 miles also.
2007-04-27 14:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by Spee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Brakepads should not affect a cars engine temperature. Just make sure to get those brake pads fixed. You want to be able to stop when you apply the brakes.
2007-04-27 14:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by Digital Katana's 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not so much the brake pad but if the calipers are ceased up or sticking it could cause the brake pads to were out and could possibly cause the engine to overheat. it would be like driving with your foot on the brake althe time. if your brake pads are bad you guys should quit operating the car till you can get them fixed. good luck
2007-04-27 14:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by doug h 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no brake pads will not do this, a faulty thermostat, or fan switch can cause overheating, low coolant levels ensure you use a 50 50 mix when adding coolant to your vehicle. 50% antifreeze with 50% WATER.
2007-04-27 14:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by georgy porgy.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. If a brake caliper was seized it might hurt your fuel mileage.
New brake pads are as cheap as $15.
2007-04-27 14:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by R1volta 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No..Bad brake pads wont cause your engine to overheat.
2007-04-27 14:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by Ron B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sorry mam the brakes have nothing to do with the engine overheating...may want to check for water level in radiatior when cooled off....
2007-04-27 14:22:21 · answer #7 · answered by glennj599 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
via itself, no! yet there are a gaggle of issues it truly is a sprint off that could bring about over heating of the engine if the reason being lean burn. a thank you to make certain if the engine is in a lean burn is to look on the spark plugs. yet initiate with the fundamentals and do away with the ordinary to restoration issues first- mutually with making particular the coolant ranges and oil ranges are suitable.
2016-10-13 23:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋